Jill Smith + Associates Counseling celebrates the grand opening of its expanded downtown Columbia office
July 24, 2023
Jill Smith + Associates Counseling — the premier counseling practice in the greater Columbia, S.C. region — proudly announces the official grand opening of its new and expanded office located…
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Charles R. Drew Wellness Center is named the Best Community Center
July 24, 2023
Congratulations to the Charles R. Drew Wellness Center for being voted the Best Community Center for the 2023 Best of Columbia contest. Charles R. Drew Wellness center offers several amenities…
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South Carolina ETV completes interactive collection exploring the Reconstruction era in American history
July 24, 2023
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is pleased to announce the completion of its interactive and immersive educational website Reconstruction 360. Work on Reconstruction 360 began in 2019 to complement the PBS…
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South Carolina ETV and Public Radio nominated for five South Carolina Broadcaster’s Association STAR Awards
July 24, 2023
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is proud to announce its nomination for five prestigious South Carolina Broadcaster’s Association (SCBA) State Television and Radio (STAR) Awards. Winners of the…
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Marketing Minute Video: Six Ways PR is Innovating in a Changing Landscape
July 24, 2023
Marketing Minute Amanda Loveday, NP Strategy This insightful Marketing Minute explores the transformative impact of the pandemic on the public relations industry, highlighting six innovative ways PR professionals are…
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Grant from The Leon Levine Foundation helps New Morning expand vital reproductive healthcare
July 24, 2023
New Morning, a South Carolina nonprofit organization, announced it has received a $50,000 grant from The Leon Levine Foundation (TLLF) to support its program that provides free and low-cost birth…
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Success of South Carolina Seven 2023 far exceeding all expectations
July 24, 2023
With nine days remaining, the SC7 Expedition is setting a measurable record far beyond previous years’ indeterminate numbers CHARLESTON, S.C. – SC7 officials say this year’s trek from the mountains…
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The Sheriff and his oak tree
July 24, 2023Commanding oak stands as a tangible testament to Sheriff Leon Lott’s 26 years in office so far By W. Thomas Smith Jr. In the Spring of 1997, Richland County Sheriff…
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Lakelands Young Republicans Unite District 55 Community for an Informative School Board Forum
July 22, 2023
The Lakelands Young Republicans are excited to announce a significant initiative aimed at fostering civic engagement and informed decision-making within the Laurens District 55 community. We take immense pride in…
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Dr. Susan L. Johnson discusses SC7 2023
July 21, 2023
MUSC’s Director of Health Promotion and Assistant Professor of Graduate Studies in the College of Health Professions talks from the trail July 19, 2023 EDITORIAL NOTE: In this series of…
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Carolina Handling hosting patriotic forklift auction for charity
July 20, 2023
On National Hire a Veteran Day on July 25, Carolina Handling will launch an online auction to raise funds for two veteran organizations, Folds of Honor and Upstate Warrior Solution,…
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Former teacher to serve as Original Six Foundation’s first program coordinator
July 20, 2023
The Original Six (O6) Foundation, a nonprofit that provides afterschool and literacy programs for vulnerable students in rural and underserved areas of South Carolina, has named Cameron Gentry program coordinator.…
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Older doesn’t mean we have to be more stupid
July 20, 2023
By Jeff Becraft “Just because we’re older doesn’t mean we have to be more stupid.” This was a statement made to me by a friend when I had asked…
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Blink Book Review #7 – Travel Books
July 20, 2023
By Reba Hull Campbell I’ve long been a collector of travel guides. There’s a stack on my bookshelf of books about Spain, Mexico, Italy, Thailand, France, England, Scotland, Israel…
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Weston, Inc.’s 6011 Shakespeare Road leased to Lanter Delivery Systems
July 20, 2023
Weston, Inc. announces that Lanter Delivery Systems has leased a ±29,230-square-foot cross-dock building located at 6011 Shakespeare Road in Columbia. Lanter Delivery Systems arranges transportation and courier services to the…
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Oconee Federal to merge with Mutual Savings Bank
July 20, 2023
SENECA, SC. & HARTSVILLE, SC – Oconee Federal Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: OFED) (“the Company”), the holding company for Oconee Federal Savings and Loan Association, and the majority-owned subsidiary of Oconee…
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Congressman Clyburn announces over $300 thousand in Federal Transit Administration funding for rural transit project
July 20, 2023Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn announced South Carolina will receive $342,000 in Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Areas of Persistent Poverty Program funding for the TriCounty Link. Currently, the TriCounty Link…
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Artist Minute – Jessica Fichter, Trustus Theatre
July 19, 2023
The Who’s on the Move Artist Minute is a quick, two-minute interview in support of the undeniable impact that the arts and local artists have on our communities. One of…
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CONNEX South Carolina now available for SC manufacturers
July 19, 2023
Governor Henry McMaster, alongside leadership from South Carolina’s business community, announced the launch of CONNEX South Carolina, a free online platform that provides one-stop access to manufacturers in the state…
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Colliers Report: Unprecedented wave of new construction about to crest
July 19, 2023
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2022 South Carolina Industrial Market Highlights 8.9 million square feet delivered statewide this quarter and another 10 million square feet will deliver…
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Richland County groups can apply for grants worth more than $2 million
July 19, 2023
Funding available for community-based programs, services Organizations in Richland County that offer community-based programs and services have until Monday, July 31 to apply for a share of more than $2…
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The City of Columbia becomes the first city/county in South Carolina to receive LEED Certification
July 19, 2023
The City of Columbia Public Works Department announced at last night’s City Council meeting that the City of Columbia has achieved LEED Gold certification. The City of Columbia is part…
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Richland County groups can apply for Grants worth more than $2 million
July 19, 2023
Funding available for community-based programs, services Organizations in Richland County that offer community-based programs and services have until Monday, July 31 to apply for a share of more than $2…
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Mike Brown contemporary artist in residence Dogon Krigga
July 19, 2023
Mike Brown Contemporary in partnership with One Columbia SC, is pleased to announce Dogon Krigga will serve as the first MBC Emerging Artist In Residence. With generous support from One Columbia…
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Rotary Club of Spartanburg elects Coby Cartrette Hennecy as 107th President
July 19, 2023
The Rotary Club of Spartanburg inducted its new officers on Tuesday, July 11 at the Piedmont Club. The roster included: Coby Cartrette Hennecy (President), Louis J. Smith (President-Elect), Lindsay G.…
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Nelson Lindsay bolsters Parker Poe Consulting’s site selection & economic development services
July 19, 2023
Parker Poe Consulting LLC is pleased to announce Nelson Lindsay is joining the firm’s site selection and economic development services division. Nelson brings nearly three decades of expertise in economic…
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The Comet’s Crystal Willis Receives Certification in Transit Management
July 19, 2023
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) announces that Crystal Willis, Financial Accountant for the organization, has successfully completed the Westgate Center for Leadership and Management Development Transit Paratransit…
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Therapalooza: “The Greatest Show in the Southeast” set for Sept. 22
July 19, 2023
Prepare for an unforgettable evening under the big top benefiting The Therapy Place Come one, come all to Therapalooza: “The Greatest Show in the Southeast,” benefiting The Therapy Place, a…
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Mirci receives $170,000 grant from United Way of the Midlands to support behavioral health and supportive housing programs
July 19, 2023
The Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (Mirci) is pleased to share that it will receive $170,000 from United Way of the Midlands to provide behavioral health services and housing in…
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Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette discusses SC7 2023
July 19, 2023
South Carolina Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette talks from the trail July 19, 2023 EDITORIAL NOTE: In this series of short videos running throughout the month of July, South Carolina leaders…
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The Day The Sky Fell
July 19, 2023
By Tom Poland A beautiful blue-sky afternoon it was. As I walked back from my mailbox a freshly killed squirrel with half its head missing fell right in front…
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Colliers Report: Positive absorption returned to Columbia
July 19, 2023
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2023 Columbia Office Market Highlights Vacancy dropped to 15.3% this quarter due to tenant demand for better-quality spaces. Better quality typically means…
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Colliers brokers new lease at 2744 Millwood Avenue in Columbia
July 19, 2023
Colliers | South Carolina’s Mary Winter Teaster represented the tenants, Maxine Deutschendorf Counseling Corp. and Todd Counseling, LLC, and Ryan McCue, ALC represented the owner, 2744 Millwood LLC, in the…
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Colliers brings 9007 Two Notch Road to full occupancy
July 19, 2023
Colliers | South Carolina’s Rox Pollard and John Gressette represented the landlord, Lands Inn Inc. in the 2,400-square-foot lease to Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry at 9007 Two Notch Road, bringing…
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City Council Highlights | July 18, 2023
July 19, 2023During the presentation portion of the City Council meeting, a proclamation was presented for National Parks and Recreation Month. The City’s Parks and Recreation Department wants to recognize several events…
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The City of Columbia invites YOU to participate in Columbia’s 8th annual Park(ing) Day!
July 19, 2023PARK(ing) Day is an annual open-source global event where citizens, artists and activists collaborate to temporarily transform metered parking spaces into “PARK(ing)” spaces: temporary public places. The mission of PARK(ing) Day…
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Riggs Partners announces new practice area
July 19, 2023
Riggs Partners, a marketing and communications consultancy headquartered in Columbia, SC, announces the formation of a new practice area within the firm called For Goodness Sakes. It will specialize in…
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Mungo Homes expanding corporate headquarters in Richland County
July 19, 2023
$10 million investment will create 40 new jobs Mungo Homes, a homebuilder with communities throughout the Southeast, is expanding its corporate headquarters in Richland County. The $10 million investment will…
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USDA launches pilot program to help people in rural South Carolina repair homes damaged by severe weather and future natural disasters
July 18, 2023
Department Expands Home Repair Loan and Grant Eligibility for People in Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas USDA Rural Development South Carolina State Director Dr. Saundra Glover announced that the Department is…
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Retailers must notify the SCDOR by August 14, 2023 if you sell tobacco products
July 18, 2023
What you need to know: All retailers are required to notify the SCDOR if they sell tobacco products by August 14, 2023. More information can be found in the ST-608,…
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Denmark Technical College welcomes James Hill Jr. as athletic director and head women’s basketball coach
July 18, 2023
Former Virginia State University women’s head basketball coach, James Hill Jr., has been selected as the next athletic director and head women’s basketball coach at Denmark Technical College. Hill spent 16…
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Cushman & Wakefield arranges $10.8M sale of Westwood Plaza
July 18, 2023
Cushman & Wakefield announced the commercial real estate services firm has arranged the sale of Westwood Plaza, a 83,354-square-foot community shopping center located in Greenwood, South Carolina. The final sale…
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Colliers leases ±3,300-square-foot retail building to TEMPLE in River District area of West Columbia
July 18, 2023
Colliers | South Carolina’s Mary Winter Teaster represented the landlord in the lease of a ±3,300-square-foot building at 536 Meeting Street in West Columbia to Connor Walpole of TEMPLE fitness…
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Black Belt Hall of Famer honored by SC7
July 18, 2023
Martial arts tournament champion receives expedition leadership award By Chris Carter Bruce Brutschy, noted self-defense and fitness instructor and a member of the S.C. Black Belt Hall of Fame, was…
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Southeastern Freight Lines recognized as C.H. Robinson 2023 Carrier of the Year Award winner
July 17, 2023
Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, has been recognized by C.H. Robinson as a winner of its 2023 Carrier of the Year Awards. C.H.…
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The American Red Cross reminds community to stay safe during extreme heat
July 17, 2023Learn how to treat heat-related illness like heat exhaustion This week, much of South Carolina will experience dangerously high temperatures. Extreme heat is deadly and kills more people than any…
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Robinson Room to host “Gatsby Gala” grand opening celebration on August 10
July 17, 2023
Robinson Room, an upscale cocktail, tapas, and dessert bar, is excited to announce their official grand opening event, Gatsby Gala, on Thursday, August 10th, at 7p.m. Previously tucked away beneath…
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Mixon Seed Service expanding in South Carolina
July 17, 2023
Company Buys L.B. Wannamaker Facility, Will Increase Cover Crop and Wildlife Mix Production Orangeburg-based Mixon Seed Service, Inc., is expanding its operations into Calhoun County with the purchase of the L.B. Wannamaker…
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Colliers Report: Record absorption moves vacancy to its lowest recorded level
July 17, 2023
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2023 Columbia Industrial Market Highlights Continued demand for industrial space coupled with high leasing velocity moved the vacancy rate to 2.4% –…
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SIOS Technology debuts new professional services program for Critical High Availability and Disaster Recovery applications
July 17, 2023
15 defined professional services offerings spanning five categories save time, simplify complexity and ensure reliable HA/DR for essential applications SIOS Technology Corp., an industry leader in application high availability (HA)…
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